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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, July 2, 2010 · 30 Update Community Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; em a i l ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905337-5560. Free. BULLETIN Moms Bereavement Group slated for July 7 -- for mothers who may be interested in the seven sessions planned and would like more information, contact Glen Oaks @ 905-257-1100. SAVIS Board Members Needed -- Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton, Hopedale Mall, call 905-825-3622. Dog Rescuers, an allbreed dog rescue in Oakville is desperate for foster homes, call 905-845-1075. Volunteers Needed by Links2Care for Friendly Visiting program to visit with seniors. One hour/week. Contact 905-844-0252, ext. 28. Historic Sovereign House open for the season -- every weekend and Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., 7 West River St., contact 905-825-5552. Register for July 26-30 Day Camp for children ages six to 12, $60, Salvation Army Oakville Community Church, 1225 Rebecca St., contact 905-827-5324, ext.25. Hopedale Bible Chapel Annual Kids' Camp, July 1923, 9-11:30 a.m., for kids going into Junior Kindergarten-Grade 6, 342 Sherin Dr. (near Hopedale Mall), free, register at www.hopedalebiblechapel.co m and click `VBS registration' and click on `register now or call 905-827-8327 and leave contact information. Register for the Greater Toronto Water Garden & Horticultural Society Water Garden Tour on July 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., self-directed tour in Halton, Hamilton and surrounding area. Tickets are $10, call 905-986-0310 or 905-466-3354 or visit www.onwatergarden.com. FRIDAY JULY 2 Fish Fry at Oakville Legion, Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., 4:30-8 p.m., $8.50/person, support your troops, wear red, patio open, call 905-845-6271. SUNDAY JULY 4 Hamilton and Burlington Rose Society Annual Rose Show, Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington, 2-6 p.m. free admission with paid admission to RBG, contact hbrosesoci- e-mail ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-337-5560 ety@sympatico.ca or 905-8272628. Third annual Great Waterfront Trail Cycling Tour July 3-10, stops in Oakville at Lakeside Park, 9 a.m., 720 km through 41 Ontario waterfront communities, visit www.waterfronttrail.org or call 416-9438080. MONDAY JULY 5 Alzheimer's Spousal Support Group meets 1:303:30 p.m., St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca St., call 905-847-9559. Free Ontario Solar Energy Seminar presented by Ontario Solar Project Investment Association and Apollo Solar. Discussing the new FIT and Micro-FIT program in Ontario, Otello's Conference Centre, 2273 Royal Windsor Dr., contact www.osia.ca or 1-877-696-8088. Taoist Tai Chi Open House, 7:30 p.m. 2464 Lakeshore Rd. W., contact 905825-0514 www.taoist.org. Hamilton and Burlington Rose Society Annual Rose Show, Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., sake of show roses at 3:30 p.m., admission to show free with paid RBG admission, hbrosesociety@sympatico.ca or 905827-2628. TUESDAY JULY 6 New Session of Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes, 7:309:30 p.m. 2464 Lakeshore Rd. W. contact 905-825-0514 or www.taoist.org. Oak Park Moms & Tots Baby Time, Tuesdays, year round, 1:15-2:45 p.m., socialize, sing, learn rhymes, read a book, drop in, 2530 Sixth Line, Unit 9; visit www.oakparkmomsandtots.ca. WEDNESDAY JULY 7 Geo-Adventure, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 3201 Upper Middle Rd., Campground -- amphitheatre, learn the basics of navigating with a hand-held GPS unit, call 905-827-6911. THURSDAY JULY 8 Classic Car Show, Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, Lakeshore Road/Third Line, 6-9 p.m., parking lot, rain date July 15. Developmental Early Identification Prevention Program (DEIPP CLINIC) for parents concerned about their child under age five's hearing, speech, behaviour or development, 9-11 a.m., first come, first-served, Oakville ParentChild Centre, 461 North Service Rd. W., Unit 17. Call 905-849-6366 A Knight of Wine and Roses at Jonathans of Oakville, downtown Oakville, in support of St. John Ambulance volunteer programs, tickets $100, call 905-469-9325. SATURDAY JULY 10 Free Ontario Solar Energy Seminar presented by Ontario Solar Project Investment Association and Apollo Solar. Discussing the new FIT and Micro-FIT program in Ontario, Otello's Conference Centre, 2273 Royal Windsor Dr., contact www.osia.ca or 1-877-6968088. Oakville Cycling Club allday beginner workshop for cyclists who want to improve confidence and skill in riding in challenging traffic situations. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., parking lot, 9 a.m. Topics include equipment check and basic maintenance, handling skills and group riding. Will include a group ride of 2 hours. Cost $25/members, $50/non-members. To register, contact Bent Fink-Jensen, 905-842-8861 or bjensen@cogeco.ca. 2010 Rebecca Run for Spinal Muscular Atrophy at Fairy Lake in Newmarket. View a local family's story at www.rebeccarun.com/max and join the Miles for Max team. SUNDAY JULY 11 Worship in the Park with the Salvation Army of Oakville, 3 p.m., Fisherman's Wharf, Bronte Harbour. Escape to paradise It's in your nature Rose Celebration Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Hendrie Park Hendrie Park Celebrate the classical beauty of the Gardens' acres of roses full bloom Gardens acres of roses in full bloom. Enjoy activiti f the kids, garden j ti ities for th kid d tours and explore the Discovery Cart tours, and explore the Discovery Cart. Tranquil Tuesdays Tranquil Tuesdays Tuesdays, June and July; 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Hendrie Park 30 di k Live classical music in the garden. Admission applies. RBG member: $5/night, RBG member's Music Passport: $32.25 FREE FAMILY SHOWS SNUGGLES! Saturday JULY 24th, 7:00 pm THE SATURDAY NIGHT WISE MONKEY & FOOLISH CROCODILE FIESTA & CARNIVAL! OLD TIME WAYS Saturday AUGUST 21st, 7:00 pm Saturday SEPTEMBER 25th, 7:00 pm Rainforest Adventure Rainforest Adventure July 1 to Thanksgiving; Hendrie Park Swing like a spider monkey, help birds g p y p migrate and more in this outdoor interactive family exhibit. y PRESENTED BY CREATED BY MINOTAUR MAZES, SEATTLE , WA All shows will be held at Town Hall, South Atrium, 1225 Trafalgar Road and are approximately one hour in length. So bring blankets, cushions to sit on and enjoy these shows with the whole family. Spaces are limited! Please call 905-815-2021 and leave your name and number of family members. Although these shows are free, a $5 per person donation would be appreciated. BECOME A MEMBER Memberships has many benefits. Buy or renew at www.rbg.ca DAILY ADMISSION -- Adult: $12.50; Senior/Student: $9.50; Child (age 5 to 12): $7.25; Family: $32.25; Child under age 5 and RBG members: FREE RBG Centre 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton/Burlington 905-527-1158 For more information, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca